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I'm after my first quality multi meter. I'm thinking preferably one with a clamp function on it.

I'm not bothered about brand as I have no real experience (although my fluke voltage tester failed just after 12 months)

Which one I choose will be based on price, functions, reliability and warranty offered.

What suggestions??
 
Thing is I don't want to be carrying loads of different tools around with me. I will most likely be starting a new role based around maintenance so I'll be carrying a backpack around. Space will be limited. What's the difference between a clamp meter and the meters with the cut out? Assume it does the same thing just different style?
 
Some fluke multimeters have a clamp accessory that you can buy as an addition, i get more use out of my multimeter than my clamp meter. Just leave it in the van if your hard on space.
 
Clamp meter measures high current as well as standard voltage / resistance etc.
Take a look at the Amprobe 220 EUR, excellent bit of kit & not heavy to carry. Best thing I've put in my service bag in a long while.
 
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my amprobe. (circa 1965):

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Specialist said:
Why would you be pulling different meters out ?, are you measuring anything other than the usual Amps, Ohms & Volts ?.
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it's a pain trying to measure Amps with a mutimeter. first isolate, disconnect conductors and connect to meter leads, then re-energise, measure current. then repeat procedure to reconnect.
 
gazdkw82 said:
No just the usual amps, ohms, volts
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That was why I suggested a clamp meter, the 220 for example is True RMS & will do 600v AC/DC, 6/60/600a AC/DC, 60K resistance & 2500uf capacitance.
Also has a non contact tester in the tip.

There are plenty of other makes / models that provide the same functions, the reason I prefer the 220 is that it's pretty compact.
 
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Why ? Standard multimeters max AC voltage is 750. If you gave some clue as to what you might be working on, it would help.
I can't remember the last time I wanted to measure voltages that high, in normal daily life. When I want to measure high voltages, I use a HV probe that will extend the voltage range of my DMM to 4Kv.
 
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telectrix said:
it's a pain trying to measure Amps with a mutimeter. first isolate, disconnect conductors and connect to meter leads, then re-energise, measure current. then repeat procedure to reconnect.
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That's why I carry a good quality clamp meter for front line testing.
Multimeter stays in the truck until I need to do a bit more in depth work, maybe 4 or 5 times a year.

@gazdkw82 : Whatever Clamp meter / Multimeter you decide to buy, make sure you get a good set of Fused test leads to go with it.
 
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The Megger clamp range,320,340 etc,are 600V rated,so you would be as well with another of their fine multimeters,an AVO410. I have found this an excellent item,and it is 1000V rated.

Get a set of suitable croc clips to supplement the standard probes,and sit back and relax,as you wonder what to spend the other half of your budget,on ;)
 

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